Originally Posted by SgtRyan
Ok here is the deal. Im going to be checking into the Monte Carlo for 4 nights. Now on this trip Im going big and going to play with $5000!!!! For the 4 days. Should I just be honest and show them the cash upfront when Im checking in and tell them that this money is for their casino....or shall I just try and get the upgrade with $100?
I would call ahead and ask to speak with a host. Tell them who you are (so they can cross-reference your res.).
Tell them you're excited about coming to their property and you wanted to know about their comp levels based on your expected expenditure of $5,000 over the period of your stay. See what they have to say.
I'll be honest though, to us, $5,000 to gamble is a lot of money...but to the casinos, over a 4 or 5 day period, frankly, it's not a lot, so don't expect much from them.
Do like kaukau suggests and get a player's card and make sure you use it whenever you're at the slots (ugh!) or the tables.
They will monitor and rate your play, but remember; it's not if you win or lose, it's how much your average bet is and how long you play, that determines the comp level, if any.
One tip: when the pit boss is watching you play, add a couple more chips onto your stack to make it seem like your average bet is larger than what it really is
Good luck and please post again (or PM me) after your trip and let us know how you made out.